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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,684.95, 23,535.48 and 10,423.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,684.95, 23,535.48 and 10,423.59 is: 15,640.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,684.95 : 23,535.48 = 10,423.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,684.95/23,535.48 = 10,423.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,684.95x = 23,535.48 × 10,423.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,684.95x = 245,324,193.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,324,193.97/15,684.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,640.74

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